“I think that entertainment has a responsibility to paint the picture for how we want the world to look,” she said.

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“By making an inclusive world where gay marriages are celebrated and trans people are respected, it’s something where people can pick up the app and say ‘that’s me’, and people learn that that’s ok. That’s the world we want to head for.”

Susan Prescott, Apple’s vice president of worldwide developer relations, praised the two teams for their design and ingenuity.

“Apps and games play a critical role in driving our culture forward and creating positive change to make everyday life healthier, easier, more equitable and entertaining,” she said.

“The team at Apple is inspired by the creativity, artistry and innovation coming out of the App Store worldwide, especially in countries like Australia with strong entrepreneurship and app development communities.”

Trevor Long travelled to California as a guest of Apple.

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